Pompeius Trogus, a Romanized Gaul living in the age of Augustus, wrote a forty-four book universal history (The Philippic History) of the non-Roman Mediterranean world. This work was later abbreviated by M. Junianus Justinus. Alexander the Great's life has been examined in minute detail by scholars for many decades, but the period of chaos that ensued after his death in 323 BC has received much less attention. Few historical sources recount the history of this period consecutively. Justin's abbreviated epitome of the lost Philippic history of Pompeius Trogus is the only relatively continuous account we have left of the events that transpired in the 40 years from 323 BC. This volume supplies a historical analysis of this unique source for the difficult period of Alexander's Successors up to 297 BC, a full translation, and running commentary on Books 13-15.

About the Author
J. C. Yardley is Emeritus and Adjunct Professor, Department of Classics and Religious Studies, University of Ottawa. Pat Wheatley is a Senior Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Otago, New Zealand. His research specialty is the history and historiography of the Successors to Alexander the Great. He has published articles on the chronology, coinage, and social aspects of this period. Waldemar Heckel is Professor of Ancient History, University of Calgary.

Reviews
This excellant book ... both informs and stimulates further thought on the Diadochoi, while being accessible enough for advanced undergraduates to consult. * Charles E. Muntz, The Classical Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199277605
Author J. C. Yardley
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 468g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 137mm * 21mm